Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robyn Lynette Seamens
Sep 22, 2025
Robyn Lynette Seamens, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and best friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Born on March 19, 1969, Robyn had a long career as a home care nurse, and she touched the lives of all who knew her with her enormous heart and unwavering love for animals, especially dogs and cats. Preceded in death...
Sonya LeAnn Salmon
Sep 22, 2025
Sonya Salmon, 53, of Knoxville, TN, passed away September 22, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, McKala Hall (Brandon Sharp); son, Joseph Boring (Jessica); parents, Roy and Lona Ford; brother, Willie Harris (Brandy); grandchildren, Andrew, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Josiah and Spencer and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Ann Dunsmore
Sep 22, 2025
Carolyn Ann Elkins Dunsmore, age 77, of Powell, TN, went home to be with Jesus on September 22, 2025. She was the first child of Harvey G. Elkins and Loraine Bridges Elkins. She was a graduate of Halls High School and state nursing school.
Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Loraine; grandparents, Rev. James Edgar and Jessie Elkins, Samuel Bridges...
Vincent Eugene Lacey "Possum"
Sep 21, 2025
Vincent Lacey, age 67, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was a member of Hubbs Grove Church. Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lacey; parents, Vincent and Ruth Lacey; siblings, Chuck Lacey and Terry Freeman; stepchildren, Stanley and Connie Fowler. He is survived by sisters, Phyllis Clark (Tom), Carolyn Craig (Mike); brothers, William...
Rachel L Maxey
Sep 20, 2025
Our mom, Rachel Lorraine (Clifton) Maxey, of Powell, TN, joined the angels on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
Mom grew up near Strawberry Plains and her first job was at Helma's Restaurant. She worked for Levi's for 45 years and Cracker Barrell for another 12 years before retiring. Mom could grow a rose from a broken...
Kirk Roegelein
Sep 20, 2025
Kirk Roegelein, age 65, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith. Kirk was the President/CEO of ACS Document Imaging, Inc, of Knoxville, TN.
Preceded in death by parents, Perry and Annette Roegelein and son, Spencer Roegelein.
Survived by brother, Perry (Penny) Roegelein; sister, Deborah (Alan) Thomas, and brother, Roy...
Walter Eugene Dyer
Sep 20, 2025
Walter Eugene Dyer, age 91 of Knoxville, went to his heavenly home, Saturday, September 20, 2025. Gene was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was known for his honesty, kindness, and humble spirit. He served in the military for 6 years and worked at Plasti-Line for 35 years. Gene was preceded in death by his wife Ann Dyer, special...
John Randall Hartman
Sep 19, 2025
John R. Hartman, age 61, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was a lover of all things outdoors and his fur babies. His vocation led him to be a master carpenter. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Betty Hartman; sister, Carol Hartman; and friends, Jim Mitchell, Wesley Mitchell and Walter Law. He is...
Katheryn Marie Speeks
Sep 19, 2025
Katheryn Marie Speeks, age 101, Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Speeks, son, Daryl Speeks, and grandson, David Rainwater.
Katheryn will be deeply missed by her daughter, Judy Rainwater (Charles), sons Lester Speeks, JR (Theresa) and Gary Speeks (Violet). She was blessed with 7 grandchildren:...
Bobby Ray Hayes "BoBo"
Sep 18, 2025
Bobby Ray Hayes Jr, 53, of Maryville, TN went to be with the LORD on September 18, 2025. He was born January 6,1972 in Pocahontas, AR. Bobby was a kind, joyful, loving person, who was loved by many.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Hayes Sr, maternal grandparents, James and Irene Moore and, fraternal grandparents, Earnest and Myrtle...
Alma Cupp McCloud
Sep 18, 2025
Alma Cupp McCloud age 87, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was a graduate of Halls High School class of 1956. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She served the Halls and Gibbs community as the Vice President Loan Officer at Home Federal...
Kingston Jay Sanford
Sep 17, 2025
Kingston Jay Sanford, 1 month and 2 days old, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on September 17, 2025. His parents are of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Deborah D. & L.D. Williams Jr., Geraldine & Dan Davis, Brandy Lovin, Martha Smith, and Donna Culbert; uncles Jamie Davis and Tee Sanford. He is survived by...
Ann Ray Long
Sep 17, 2025
Ann R. Long age 90, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2025. Ann was a loving mother and wife of 70 years. She was of Baptist faith and member of First Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas. She volunteered at Mission Arlington for over 20 years. Ann was an avid bridge player for over 50 years and a...
Wilma Ledford McClain
Sep 16, 2025
Wilma Ledford McClain age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Wilma was born in Knoxville to the late Robert and Ethel Fielden Ledford. She attended Powell High School and Knoxville Business College. She worked as a secretary and an office Administrator.
Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. McClain, sons, Jack McClain, Jr....
Margaret Cobble Watson
Sep 16, 2025
Margaret Cobble Watson, age 94, of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Maynardville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Shannon Wolfe Cooper; devoted son, Hugh Wolfe; and beloved grandson, Jordan Brinson. She was also preceded in death by her...
John W. "J.W." Baker
Sep 16, 2025
John W. “J.W.” Baker, age 65, of Blaine, TN, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Formerly employed at Wheeler and Mull Furniture Company. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Preceded in death by mother, Johnny Mae Baker; father, John Oscar Baker; stepmother, Virginia Baker; sister, Sandy Morris; and brother; Christopher Baker.
Survived by wife of 39 years, Nancy Baker; daughter, Diane...
Ivan Duane Braden
Sep 15, 2025
Ivan Duane Braden age 41 of Knoxville, was born December 11, 1983, and passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. Preceded in death by grandparents; Ivan Eugene, Billie Jean, Elmore McCurry and Mildred Brown; stepmom, Christina Braden; brother, Brandon Whitt. Survivors; dad, Odie Braden; brothers, Michael (Kelly) Murphy and Kenneth (Trish) Braden; several nieces and nephews; girlfriend, Renee Brown. The family...
Ralph David Kennedy
Sep 12, 2025
Papaw: goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again.
Ralph D. Kennedy was born on May 18, 1935 and departed on September 12, 2025. He went peacefully at home surrounded by loving family.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Barbara; daughter, Sandra; seven siblings, and one grandchild, "Little...
Betty Lou Fuller
Sep 12, 2025
Betty Lou Roach Fuller, 87, of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus on September 12, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born April 29, 1938. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1956 and retired from Allied Signal. She was a member of West View Community Church. She enjoyed her church, going to...
Jennifer Sue Ivey
Sep 11, 2025
Jennifer Sue Ivey age 45, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was a graduate of South Doyle High School.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her husband, Millard “Wes” Henry, Jr. She is survived by her three children: Shaden Henry, Westen Henry and Josiah Kayann Henry; stepdaughter, Destiny Lynn Been, mother, Patricia Newsome, and aunt, Lisa Johnson...
